Bow Ties With Chicken And Spinach Recipes

CHICKEN AND BOWS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook chicken and red pepper in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in the soup, peas, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese. Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. If desired, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes. Freeze option: Transfer individual portions of cooled mixture into freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, stirring occasionally.

BOW TIES WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Boil the pasta until done.
• Meanwhile, cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion, red pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper with the chicken.
• Continue to cook and stir 5-7 minutes until chicken is almost cooked through.
• Add the broth and spinach then cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is done.
• Combine chicken mixture with hot drained pasta and toss well.
• Top with cheese and parsley then serve.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil dried bowtie pasta according to package directions. This can be done while the other ingredients are being worked on.
• Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Hammer flat with the flat side of meat tenderizer until chicken is one uniformed thickness, about 1/2 inch. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat. I used a large enamel cast iron. Cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until chicken is done all the way through. Remove from pan, cover, and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt butter. Saute sliced garlic for about 2 minutes.
• Add white wine and deglaze the pan. Let simmer for a few moments while you scrape up any bits stuck to the pan and mix the contents.
• Add sliced mushrooms. Reduce heat and let simmer in the sauce for about 8 minutes or until the wine reduces down by at least half. Add heavy cream and cayenne pepper. Bring to low boil, stirring frequently with a whisk. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until sauce is thickened. Mix in parmesan. Add chopped spinach and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Monitor sauce by tasting frequently. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne as your tastes prefer.
• Chop chicken into little strips about 1 inch long, 1/2 in wide, or whatever size you prefer.
• Toss cooked bowtie pasta into sauce. Coat well. Add chicken.
• Top with red pepper flakes if preferred. Serve with a side of garlic bread and enjoy!

BOW TIE & SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Add beans, vegetables, cheese, olives and basil to pasta. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

BOW-TIE PASTA WITH CHICKEN & SPINACH

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, onion, peppers and garlic; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked through.
• Add chicken broth, spinach and remaining salt and pepper.
• Cook until spinach is wilted and chicken is cooked through.
• Add bow-tie pasta to skillet, stirring to mix well.
• Transfer to serving platter, sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

BOW-TIE SKILLET ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Slice the chicken into thin strips and season with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook until deep golden brown on both sides and done in the middle. Remove the chicken from the skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, then pour in the broth. Let it bubble up and reduce for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Next, add the half-and-half, cream and some salt and pepper. Add the Parmesan, whisking constantly until it's all combined. Allow the liquid to heat up and thicken for a few minutes. If it gets too thick, you may thin it with a little chicken broth.
• When the sauce looks good, remove it from the heat. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the grape tomatoes, spinach and pasta. Toss, taste, adjust the seasoning, top with minced parsley and serve immediately in the skillet!